We stayed 3 days in 2025 and with my elder sister & hubby, stayed 5 & 10 days this January 2026. The hotel is beautiful, small and perfectly formed! It is family run and managed — both parents, daughter & son are all active in its operation, either in the hotel side or in the excellent coffee shop / cafe that has THE BEST cakes! It has about 24 rooms; we have stayed in a family room, a twin and a double, all are excellent. Double/twin beds, sofa bed, small TV, fridge, kettle (plus tea & coffee), wardrobe — everything you need. The bed and pillows are comfortable and the shower very good. Very hot water, but water pressure drops a little at times. There is a lovely pool, with comfortable sunbeds. We never had an issue getting a sunbed, even though on each visit the hotel was fully occupied — but like everywhere, some people do insist on securing their spot! Frustrating and selfish, but hey-ho. The pool is spotlessly clean, as is every corner of the hotel and grounds. Cleanliness is second to none here, even down to the balcony balustrade being washed every day. The ladies who maintain it are friendly and chatty and work exceptionally hard; it shows how they are respected and valued by the owners — some have been employed for many years. Location-wise, I personally think it's the best — 5 minutes' walk to the beach and all its shacks. The beach is nice and clean, especially to the left side, away from the watersports area. Our favourite shacks were Silverspoon and Pinacolada, both having friendly staff, good drinks and excellent food. The town area is a 1-minute walk from the hotel — bars, restaurants, shops, everything you need. The Garden, Red Ginger (10% off for guests!) and Rooftop bar were all excellent places. We visited Red Ginger 3 times and the other 2 twice during our 5-night stay; the food is outstanding. Colva is relatively easy to walk around — it's not overly busy compared to some Goan areas, but be aware of your footing; my sister toppled over and badly grazed her leg and arm. On the whole, I see no reason not to stay at Skylark Resort each time we come to Colva. I cannot imagine another place being better!
